Prevention Specialist at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Attach proof of high school graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) with application. *College degrees will not be accepted in lieu of high school completion. (2) Completion of the Target Success Sketch questionnaire is required when filling out your application. It is part of the Edjoin application process. An application without the Target Sketch questionnaire completed will not move forward for consideration in the recruitment. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 for assistance with this process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Attach proof of high school graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) with application. *College degrees will not be accepted in lieu of high school completion. (2) Completion of the Target Success Sketch questionnaire is required when filling out your application. It is part of the Edjoin application process. An application without the Target Sketch questionnaire completed will not move forward for consideration in the recruitment. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 for assistance with this process.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal, perform a variety of specialized duties in the development and implementation of designated functions and services of a comprehensive prevention program for district students; assist with the instruction of students in substance abuse and intervention education programs; identify students as at-risk for drugs and alcohol involvement and provides support, intervention and referrals as appropriate; disseminate information to students, staff and to the community regarding substance abuse awareness and other self-defeating behaviors that are barriers to education; communicate with students, teachers, parents, site administrators and community agencies to assist in the evaluation of students progress and to make appropriate referrals; assist with coordinating prevention education training programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented college-level course work in substance abuse prevention, psychology, sociology or related field and two years of experience working as a counselor to at-risk students in the areas of drug prevention and intervention. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
Upon offer of employment you will be required to pay for fingerprint processing and a TB clearance. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are provided if employed in a position at least 7 hours a day.
This recruitment will serve to establish a three month eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the district.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal, perform a variety of specialized duties in the development and implementation of designated functions and services of a comprehensive prevention program for district students; assist with the instruction of students in substance abuse and intervention education programs; identify students as at-risk for drugs and alcohol involvement and provides support, intervention and referrals as appropriate; disseminate information to students, staff and to the community regarding substance abuse awareness and other self-defeating behaviors that are barriers to education; communicate with students, teachers, parents, site administrators and community agencies to assist in the evaluation of students progress and to make appropriate referrals; assist with coordinating prevention education training programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented college-level course work in substance abuse prevention, psychology, sociology or related field and two years of experience working as a counselor to at-risk students in the areas of drug prevention and intervention. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
Upon offer of employment you will be required to pay for fingerprint processing and a TB clearance. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are provided if employed in a position at least 7 hours a day.
This recruitment will serve to establish a three month eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the district.
Application Deadline
2/24/2022 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/17/2022
Contact
Robert Soria
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$22.17 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 10 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Establishment of an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Written exam
TBD - Prevention Specialist General Knowledge exam. If you have previously passed this exam you must attach the exam results to your application.